HEART RHYTHM SPECIALIST · LONDON
Professor Malcolm Finlay is a Consultant Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist treating atrial fibrillation, palpitations, blackouts and other heart rhythm conditions. Consult in person at Welbeck London, City of London or Whipps Cross, or by remote video consultation from anywhere.
Request an appointment online, and Professor Finlay’s PA will call you back.
NHS patients
Professor Finlay also sees NHS patients at Barts Heart Centre. Ask your GP for a direct referral via the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS). NHS enquiries:020 8950 0534.
UK Gold Excellence
100%
compassionate rate
4,000+
procedures performed
20+
years in cardiology
4.99★
Doctify UK Gold Excellence
Practising at
OneWelbeck Heart Health
St Bartholomew's Hospital
Whipps Cross University Hospital
CONDITIONS TREATED
Whether you are investigating unexplained symptoms, following up on a smartwatch notification, or seeking advanced treatment for a diagnosed condition, Professor Finlay provides comprehensive, expert investigation and care across the full spectrum of heart rhythm disorders:
TREATMENTS & PROCEDURES
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ABOUT PROFESSOR FINLAY
Professor Finlay trained at Oxford, holds a PhD from UCL, and was among the first specialists in the UK to introduce Pulsed Field Ablation. Alongside his international leadership within the European Heart Rhythm Association, patients consistently value his unhurried, empathetic approach—explaining complex heart rhythm conditions in clear, plain English and providing complete reassurance at every step of your care.
“Prof Finlay, apart from being incredibly knowledgeable, is always prepared to listen to whatever questions I have. He makes me feel like I’m his only patient”
Verified Patient · Google Review
“First class experience of a first class medical professional. Professor Finlay and his team made me feel safe, well cared for and relaxed during a pretty stressful time. Fabulous.”
Verified Patient · Google Review
RECOGNISED BY LEADING UK HEALTH INSURERS
Accessing specialist heart rhythm care is straightforward and transparent, whether you are claiming through private medical insurance, self-funding your treatment, or consulting remotely by video. Professor Finlay is fee-assured and recognised by leading UK healthcare insurers.
Please contact your insurer prior to your appointment to verify your specific cover limits and obtain a pre-authorisation code. A transparent self-pay fee schedule is available on request.
ABOUT PROFESSOR FINLAY
Safe. Compassionate. Expert.
Oxford-trained, Wellcome Trust PhD, Consultant at Barts Heart Centre since 2014 — and a UK pioneer of pulsed field ablation.
HOW BOOKING WORKS
Forget hunting for the “right” clinic yourself. Tell the PA what’s going on, and she’ll work out where and when you should be seen, in the clinic or by video.
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Fill in our quick online form or call us directly. No phone queues—usually done in under a minute.
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Typically the same working day, to agree on the best clinic location or organise a remote video consultation.
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If diagnostic tests (such as an ECG or Holter monitor) are recommended before seeing Professor Finlay, we organise and get those underway first.
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Attend your appointment in person in London (Welbeck London, St Bartholomew's, Whipps Cross) or via a secure video consultation.
MEET THE TEAM
Every request goes to a real person. Professor Finlay’s PA team will call you back, answer your questions and arrange everything — usually the same working day.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO PROFESSOR FINLAY
Kitti manages the whole practice, keeping the diary across Welbeck, London, St Bartholomew’s, and Whipps Cross, confirms your appointment, manages insurer paperwork, and handles the whole process for you.
MEDICAL PA
Genevieve handles appointment requests, insurer paperwork and pre-appointment questions, and keeps everything moving between you and Professor Finlay when Kitti is unavailable.
CLINIC LOCATIONS
CENTRAL LONDON
Main clinic · most availability
THE CITY · EC1
World-leading heart centre
NORTH EAST LONDON
Limited in-person (~5–10/mo)
A remote video consultation covers most of what an in-person visit can, and suits second opinions, follow-ups and patients outside London particularly well.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Request an appointment online or by calling. Professor Finlay’s PA will call you back, usually the same day, to arrange your preferred clinic (Welbeck London, St Bartholomew’s, or Whipps Cross) or a remote video consultation.
Yes. Video consultations work well for new assessments, second opinions and follow-ups, and are especially convenient if you’re outside London.
Not for a private consultation. Any relevant history or previous cardiac test results are helpful to bring along, but you can book directly without a GP referral.
The vast majority of private healthcare insurance policies cover consultations, diagnostic tests, and heart rhythm treatments with Professor Finlay. However, as individual policy terms vary, it is essential to check with your insurance provider beforehand to confirm your cover and obtain a pre-authorisation code.
Please bring a list of your current medications and copies of any previous ECGs, wearable rhythm recordings, or test results. Even if previous reports were conducted abroad or in another language, Professor Finlay will gladly review the clinical data during your consultation.
Almost all modern heart rhythm procedures, including catheter ablation, are performed as a day case, allowing you to return home the same day. Most patients take things easy for 2 to 3 days, return to normal daily activities and desk work within a week, and can resume exercise or sports after around 10 days.
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REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Send over your details below and Professor Finlay’s PA team will be in touch to confirm the best date and location for your consultation.
Professor Finlay’s PA, Ms Kitti Katona, will usually call you back within the day to arrange your consultation and take payment to secure your booking.
